Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: Collector's Edition [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Johnny Cash (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2007

The New Testament of the New King James Version is read in its entirety by music legend Johnny Cash. After 20 years of encouragement from his mother to record the Bible, he approached the recording of the New Testament with "fear, respect, awe, and reverence for the subject matter." Cash said further, "I also did it with a great deal of joy, because I love the Word." Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament, is 19 hours of hearing the Word of God from one of the most distinctive voices of our time. This special edition 16-CD boxed set includes a photograph and spiritual journey section.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Una Col Dl edition (June 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071801877X
• ISBN-13: 978-0718018771
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 5.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #670,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Books on CD > Religion & Spirituality > Bible

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Voice of the Man in Black, February 26, 2008

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David Crumm "Editor of ReadTheSpirit magazine" (Canton, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: Collector's Edition (Audio CD)

Here's what absolutely amazes me about Johnny Cash -- and the reason that, after more than 30 years in journalism, I have to admit I still have such an emotional reaction to this country singer -- is that his famous struggles with temptation and faith have directly crossed over to the next generation.

There's something as honest as a razor blade about Cash. His "man in black" garb clearly wasn't merely a costuming choice for his stage act. His concern for the poor and marginalized clearly wasn't just another star's hobby. In fact, I went back and purchased DVDs of some of Cash's TV shows, because I'm so intrigued by this man, this artist, this man of faith.

I own dozens of Bibles and a half dozen audio Bibles -- but it's the Cash disks that keep winding up in my van with me when I'm traveling. There's nothing flashy in this recording, which was done back in the 1990s and doesn't have any of the Hollywood special effects that are popular in current audio Bibles.

This is the New King James Version so some of the phrases sound a little stilted to our ears, unless we've stayed with this majestic old rendering throughout our lives. But that's not a bad thing. I'm not a King James reader, on a regular basis, but there's something about the poetry of this particular translation -- coming to my ears in that voice of The Man in Black, knowing some of the incredible spiritual journey that he pursued through these years -- and the overall effect is mesmerizing.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Cash reads KJ NT, June 13, 2007

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K. Coombs "Katray" (Fresno,Ca) - See all my reviews
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Johnny Cash must of been blessed with his voice all the years not only to sing but most of all to read the New Testament Bible the Kings James Version is the down to earth easy to follow and understand version of the Bible...and his voice is absolutly perfect to follow along with this a MUST HAVE...the limited edition is the best due to the case that the disk come into for storing the disk....GREAT VALUE...THANKS AMAZON KATRAY

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Voice Of God, December 1, 2007

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KJK "Kare for books" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This cd is so understandably clear, it makes the Bible interesting. Johnny Cash's voice is a rich deep tone almost as if it is the voice of God Himself. There is no music to distract you from "The Word." The cd keeps moving along so if you want to think about what you heard, I suggest you stop your player and read the word again for yourself at your speed. If you want to have fun while lifting your spirit, I suggest Cash's musical cd, "Just As I Am." I personally listen to the New Testament in bed just before going to sleep and rest in peace. In the morning, if I have anything to review, I read it in my Bible and when I go out walking I listen to the music cd to exercise both my body and soul. With very little effort, you have much to gain.